Organizing Ideas

Back to school survival guide

Organizing Ideas

Back to school survival guide

We're getting ready for back to school by rounding up the top tips for organizing a dorm room, backpack and lunch bag for all of your educational needs during a jam-packed September.

Photography by Ryan Brook/TC Media

Organizing your workspace: The deskYour handy home office space needs to be a quiet, comfortable place to study and work. Relax with a modern piece of office furniture boasting lots of tabletop space for learning in style.

Healthy school lunch ideas: Goat cheese and sundried tomato loafEating a
hearty meal on the first day of school allows your mind and body to flourish. This delicious goat cheese and sundried tomato bread is a light and
healthy recipe for your study break. Pack your freshly baked loaf in a
cute lunch bag and you're on your way to making the grade.

Learn how to make this and five more delicious and nutritious back to school lunches here.

Image courtesy of Pottery Barn

Back to school essentials: The pocketwatch clockTime is of the essence when back to school season rolls around. Whether you're running to catch the schoolbus or having a late night study session in your
decorated dorm room, an old-school timepiece on display is a study necessity.

Pretty school accessories: The leather journalRunning from class to class or keeping track of your child's extra-curriculars can be a challenge. With this gorgeous leather journal, taking notes on
pretty stationery has never been so fashionable. (Insider tip: Leave the journal in your
study space as a
home office accessory for quick reminders.)
For 11 more back to school accessories, click here.Image courtesy of 2modern.com

Cool and colourful dorm decor: The wall decorGive your dorm room a sweet and sophisticated touch by decorating with an origami wall tattoo. The decorative cranes are a unique alternative to
wallpaper and will make your
stylish study space the most beautiful in the dorm.
For more fun dorm decor ideas, click here.